1.) If I have a 1" Schedule 40 pipe, what size Guardian QUIK-JOINT should I order?
If your pipe size is 1" then specify a Guardian 1" QUIK-JOINT.
The QUIK-JOINT size designation was designed to connect with the Standard Pipe Schedule.
Quik-Joint Illustration Standard Pipe Schedules

2.) What types of steel are available for the body of the QUIK-JOINT?

• Plain Carbon steel (Schedule 40)
• Zinc plated (Schedule 40)
• Type 304 or 316 stainless steel
• Custom materials and wall thickness available upon request (Schedule 80 or 160)

3.) What types of steel are available for the compression end nuts?

• Plain Carbon steel (Schedule 40)
• Zinc plated (Schedule 40)
• Type 304 stainless steel

4.) What types of gasket material are available?

Buna N Nitrile
(Black)

Silicone
(Orange)

Vitron
(Brown)

5.) How do I repair damaged threads or eliminate weld splatter?

Guardian has thread chasers available for each size QUIK-JOINT.

6.) How do I calculate the length of the QUIK-JOINT?

The user's pipe should engage 1 ¼" into each end of the QUIK-JOINT assembly. Whatever the distance is you need to span, add 2 ½". Refer to the table of dimensions for the minimum length per size, but we can manufacturer a QUIK-JOINT Coupling up to 20 ft in length.

7.) Does Guardian have a thru-wall coupling design?

YES - this is known as our Bulkhead coupling, furnished to any length required. Bulkhead design eliminates the need for welding while providing an air tight connection.

8.) Does Guardian have a minimum invoice?

• Plain Carbon steel assembly - $50.00
• Zinc plated assembly - $100.00
• Stainless Steel assembly - $100.00